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Wakefield to Scunthorpe trains

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The average train between Wakefield and Scunthorpe takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Wakefield to Scunthorpe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 11m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncastertrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 12m
£12–27

Wakefield to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 34m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express56 min • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express53 min • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express53 min • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 4m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 11m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 4m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 11m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 14m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Scunthorpe, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Scunthorpe via Doncaster in around 1h 12m.

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